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West Sussex Council Rejects Pension Divestment Petition

12/16/2025

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On December 12, 2025, West Sussex County Council decided not to review pension investments after a petition urged divestment from companies linked to Israel's actions against Palestine.
The council confirmed the fund does not invest in weapons manufacturers or Israeli settlements.
The decision passed with 32 votes in favor; some councillors argued it undermined democracy.
Berkshire Pension Fund will revise its Responsible Investment policy to strengthen scrutiny of conflict-affected investments.

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On December 12, 2025, West Sussex County Council decided not to review pension investments after a petition urged divestment from companies linked to Israel's actions against Palestine.
The council confirmed the fund does not invest in weapons manufacturers or Israeli settlements.
The decision passed with 32 votes in favor; some councillors argued it undermined democracy.
Berkshire Pension Fund will revise its Responsible Investment policy to strengthen scrutiny of conflict-affected investments.